Al Weiss

Al Weiss, the Walt Disney Co.'s former top executive in Florida, is seeking permission from Windermere's development review board to build a home up to 6,831 square feet.

Several neighbors in the area, near Lake Butler, oppose Weiss' request. Current Windermere code limits the size for the property Weiss wants to buy to 5,678 square feet.

In making his case to town officials, Weiss cites his experience at Disney.

"As the retired President of Worldwide Operations for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, I oversaw hundreds of building projects, all fitting the story and theme of their respective locations," Weiss wrote in a letter....

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